Episodes

Joseph and Mary fulfill the requirements of Jewish law in naming Jesus at 8 days, and redeeming his a first-born at 30 days. Two elderly saints see Jesus and recognize him as Messiah, even though he’s just a month old. What d...

Persian astrologers come to visit Jesus and they worship him. Why did foreigners come to worship Jesus when his own people ignored him? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 2:1-12 and Micah 5:1-6:8.

Jesus’ first visitors were simple farmers, shepherds. Why does Luke focus on the lowly so much? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 2:8-20 and Lamentations 4-5.

Matthew and Luke tell of Jesus’ birth from two different sets of eyes. What do they say? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 1:18-25, and Isaiah 7-8.

Matthew’s account of Jesus’ genealogy has 40 generations from Abraham to Jesus, and names four women, each of whom is an odd choice. Why does Matthew do that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 1:2-17 and Ruth 1 and 4...

Once John was born and named, his father Zechariah was healed from being mute. What did Zechariah say first? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 1:57-80 and Malachi 2:17-3:6 and Jeremiah 31:31-37.

After Gabriel told Mary about Elizabeth’s pregnancy, Mary stayed with Elizabeth during her final trimester. What happened? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 1:39-56 and Psalms 98 and 107.

The angel, Gabriel, appeared to Mary to tell her she would give birth to the Messiah. How did Mary respond? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 1:26-38 and Daniel 7:1-28.

Before John was born, his birth was predicted to his father, Zechariah. What was so important that Zechariah should know about his son? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 1:5-15 and Malachi 3:13-4:6.

John starts his gospel with a theological expression of Jesus’ eternal pre-existence. Why is that so important for John? Let’s find out together as we read John 1:1-5 and Genesis 1 and 2.

Luke starts his gospel with a preface. In that preface he tells his reader, Theophilus, that his account of Jesus’ life is based on eyewitness accounts. Why is that important? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 1:1-4 and...

In Matthew’s introduction, he uses a literary marker from Genesis, used there to divide Genesis into five sections telling the story of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Jacob and Joseph. Why does Matthew use that marker? Let’s find out t...

Join me in 2025 for an incredible journey through the Gospels as we explore Jesus' life chronologically. This year, we’ll dive deep into the connections between the Old Testament and the Gospels, uncovering how Jesus and the ...

John sees a new heaven and a new earth. What does it look like? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 21-22.

The kings of the earth gather together for a final battle against Jesus. How does that go for them? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 19-20.

The psalmist ends the book of Psalms with a shout of Hallelujah. Why do that? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 144-150.

John watches angels pour out God’s wrath on the earth. What happens next? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 16-18.

John sees two beasts and hears their number, 666. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 13-15.

John sees seven new signs. What are they and what do they mean? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 10-12.

John hears seven trumpets and watches the ensuing disaster. What does all this mean? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 7-9.

John sees the scroll opened and the first six seals. What happens? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 4-6.

The Spirit tells John to write letters to seven churches in Asia Minor. Why and what do they say? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 1-3.

The psalmist asks God to destroy his enemies. Is that ever the right thing to do? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 137 – 143.

Jude tells us that the end of all things in near. What difference should that make for us? Let’s find out together as we read Jude.